Opportunities and Obstacles in Large-Scale Biomass Utilization - The Role of the Chemical Sciences and Engineering Communities: A Workshop Summary (Paperback)

Based on a one-day public workshop held in Washington, DC, Opportunities and Obstacles in Large-Scale Biomass Utilization: The Role of the Chemical Sciences and Engineering Communities: A Workshop Summary explores the current state of biomass utilization for bulk-production of sustainable fuels and chemicals. The discussion focused on the chemistry and chemical engineering opportunities to meet the aforementioned objectives. Both formal presentations and breakout working groups were components of the workshop in an effort to stimulate engaging discussion among participants from widely varying fields. Table of Contents Front Matter 1 Introduction and Overview 2 Feedstocks and Conversion Technologies 3 Fuels and Chemicals from Biomass via Biological Routes 4 Fuels and Chemicals from Biomass via Thermochemical Routes 5 Heat and Power Production from Biomass 6 Final Thoughts Appendixes Appendix A: Statement of Task Appendix B: Workshop Agenda Appendix C: Biographies Appendix D: Workshop Attendees Appendix E: Origin of and Information on the Chemical Sciences Roundtable

General

Imprint:	National Academies Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2013
First published:	2013
Authors:	National Research Council • Division on Earth and Life Studies • Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology • Chemical Sciences Roundtable
Editors:	Joe Alper • Douglas Friedman • Sheena Siddiqui
Dimensions:	279 x 216 x 0mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	60
ISBN-13:	978-0-309-27864-5
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > General Promotions
LSN:	0-309-27864-3
Barcode:	9780309278645

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